A QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) is a decree or order to pay child support or alimony to an ex-spouse from retirement or pension funds. The QDRO may be part of a divorce decree, or its own separate document. QDROs are not available for retirement plans not covered by the…
By Jill L. Coil for CoilLaw, LLC If you are reading this article it is because you most likely have an order regarding your summer parent time here in Utah and probably wondering why it is so confusing. Well, that is because our legislators, who are the ones that write…
Why Pay Child Support? As you probably already know, raising a child is expensive, and that remains true before, during, and after a divorce. Some ex spouses feel cheated for having to pay child support, or that their ex is getting the better end of the deal if they are…
If you are seeking full custody or visitation of grandchildren in Utah, there are several ways to go about it. But you should be aware that most of the available options depend upon the parents’ support of you gaining custody. Understandably, parents’ rights trump all others when it comes to…
Your ex may try to deny you parent time with your children for myriad reasons. Perhaps you are behind on child support payments, or your ex is annoyed that you have a new significant other. But whatever the reason, your time and relationship with your children is worth fighting for….
One of the most important things you can do when going through a divorce (especially if you have a contentious ex) is to keep a journal regarding the events that happened leading up to your divorce, as well as all interactions that occur during your divorce. This will not only…
In the past, pets have been considered property in a divorce, where one party is awarded the pet like an asset. But today, with pet-custody battles increasing, courts are looking at pets less like a couch, and more like a child. Factors based on animal best-interest are now being considered…
Whether you and your partner have tried getting counseling during your marriage or not, you may think the time for therapy has passed—since you’re now looking to get divorced or are in the middle of getting divorced. The truth is that now may be the best time to seek help….
The terms equal and equitable are not synonyms. In a divorce, Utah Law requires an equitable division of assets. An equitable division means that marital and liquid assets will be divided fairly, not equally. This includes the award of child support and alimony. The court will not award an equal…
When your attorney emails you a blank Financial Declaration requesting you complete, your first reaction will probably be to move the email to your trash folder. You have good reason for this reflex: legal documents are intimidating! They use words and phrases completely absent from normal vocabulary and reference rules…
